Haunted Places in Kyoto (5)
Explore 5 haunted places in Kyoto. Read the stories and find your next ghost trip.
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Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Kyoto
The stone field is called Sai no Kawara — the riverbed of the dead, where children's souls pile stones forever and demons topple the towers again.
- 🌉 Ichijō Modoribashi Bridge Kyoto At the 'Bridge of Returning', the dead have woken in their coffins and a demon seized a samurai by the hair — brides avoid it to this day.
- ⛪ Kifune Shrine Kyoto In the shrine's ancient cedar grove, straw effigies are still nailed to the trees in the cursing rite of the hour of the ox.
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Rokudō Chinnō-ji Temple
Kyoto
Through the temple well, the courtier Ono no Takamura is said to have climbed down to hell each night to serve Enma, judge of the dead.
- 👻 Rajōmon Gate Site Kyoto In the ruin of Kyoto's great southern gate, demons dwelt among the abandoned bodies of the dead — today only a stone remains.
FAQ
How many haunted places are there in Kyoto?
Haunted Places lists 5 haunted locations in Kyoto, each with its story and GPS coordinates.
What are the most haunted places in Kyoto?
Among the most notable in Kyoto: Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Ichijō Modoribashi Bridge and Kifune Shrine.
Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Kyoto?
Most haunted places in Kyoto are public sites you can visit; a few are hotels or inns where you can stay overnight.
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